The explosion heralds the arrival of a farside active region, which will turn toward Earth later this week. Amateur astronomers with solar telescopes should train their optics on the NE limb, and stay tuned for action.

A new and possibly significant active region is emerging at the circled location. Credit: SDO/HMI

GEOMAGNETIC STORMS CONTINUE:A geomagnetic storm is in progress as Earth passes through the wake of a CME that arrived on Oct. 8th. Reports of auroras are coming in from across Canada and all the northern-tier US states. High-latitude sky watchers should remain alert for auroras as Earth's magnetic field continues to reverberate from the CME strike.www.spaceweather.com